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Colin Murrell
vin 00242 - Probably the only 260 to have driven the full Le Mans circuit?
MG Car Club Z Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep.
MG Car Club V8 Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep
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Member of MGCC (UK), MGOC, VSCC & TSSC (Triumph Sports Six Club)
The boot opens fine as the foam is just above the top of the rear bumper,
sometimes I reverse in with the boot open no problem until I had a courtesy car from AE Wilcox, it was a rover 45, tried to reverse in with boot open after the Mrs removed the shopping,, when there was a cracking noise as the spoiler was gently removed by the head of the door frame you guessed it, no boot just a tail gate !!! luckily it was the same colour as the 260, with a bit of glue
heat gun and majic dust it was restored to its former glory
Overnight I always park mine with the handbrake off and in gear. I put it into 1st or reverse depending on which direction will be clear when I next start the car.
Plus I'm brainwashed anyway into always checking any vehicle is in neutral before turning the key.
Note no reply to the reasoning behind using 2nd. Is there really any reason not to use 1st? Does anyone know?
Colin Sparrow, tearful ex-owner...
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Colin Murrell
vin 00242 - Probably the only 260 to have driven the full Le Mans circuit?
MG Car Club Z Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep.
MG Car Club V8 Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep
MG Car Club MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions.
MG Car Club MGF Register International Liaison Representative
http://www.mgfim.org/
http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm
http://www.v8register.net/
http://www.mgfregister.org/
http://www.racethemg.com/ http://www.triple-mracing.com/
Member of MGCC (UK), MGOC, VSCC & TSSC (Triumph Sports Six Club)
I do not remember saying (do not leave in 1st). I always leave my car in 1st. Might have had a senior moment!!!
Thanks Scooter. 1st it is then (or reverse!)
Colin Sparrow, tearful ex-owner...
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Colin Murrell
vin 00242 - Probably the only 260 to have driven the full Le Mans circuit?
MG Car Club Z Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep.
MG Car Club V8 Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep
MG Car Club MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions.
MG Car Club MGF Register International Liaison Representative
http://www.mgfim.org/
http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm
http://www.v8register.net/
http://www.mgfregister.org/
http://www.racethemg.com/ http://www.triple-mracing.com/
Member of MGCC (UK), MGOC, VSCC & TSSC (Triumph Sports Six Club)
My drive is on a slope towards the road, I always back the car on and leave it in reverse. I do the same when parked in the garage. My handbrake works but it could be better I have been advised I will require discs,pads and shoes for the rear at the next service. (ouch) sounds expensive,